ESRI: target Brexit support at sectors with longevity

The government has a €2.8 billion funding package for this year’s budget. Some €2.1 billion has already been allocated, meaning there is just €700 million leftover for budget-day announcements

The Economic and Social Research Institute has warned the government that Brexit support measures should only be targeted at sustainable sectors.

The government has a €2.8 billion funding package for this year’s budget. Some €2.1 billion has already been allocated, meaning there is just €700 million leftover for budget-day announcements.

Paschal Donohoe has committed to using additional resources to support the economy in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

ESRI research professor Kieran ...